STOPTOBER – THE 28 DAY STOP SMOKING CHALLENGE

Stoptober is a 28-day stop smoking challenge helping people nationally quit for good. Evidence shows that if you stop smoking for 28 days, you’re 5 times more likely to stop for good.

We provide a free 12 week quit smoking programme for all Surrey residents.

Our free stop smoking service gives you access to a dedicated advisor who will support you throughout your quit attempt. We will see you (up to a maximum of 12 appointments) to help you remain smoke free.

You’re three times more likely to quit with our support.

What you get

– Weekly telephone appointments with a stop smoking advisor
– One You Surrey Quit guide and other resources to help you quit
– Access to stop smoking medication (nicotine patches, nicotine gum, Zyban)
– Access to online exercise classes with The Other Room Gym.
– Optional Facebook group for peer-to-peer support

It’s never too late to quit, and there has never been a better time than now.

Benefits if you quit smoking today

Hear from previous service users!

There are almost too many positives to list. The service is everything you’d want if you’re serious about wanting to quit smoking. It’s made as easy as it possibly can do. Well done to all of you at One You. I wish I’d found you earlier in my life.
It’s been very positive experience with different methods to suit individual needs, your staff were fast to contact me back to start the treatment and Tutua been amazing she is professional polite friendly patient and very supportive I am so grateful for this service I’ve be provided.
Klara was very helpful, informative and pleasant to speak to, and helped me feel very confident in quitting smoking. To have weekly phone calls and someone always there to help has also made a huge difference.
My experience has been fantastic. Arjun has been very supportive and friendly, has called me every week so see how I’ve been getting on and has made me feel like I’m doing a great job!
Extremely professional in the way they approach the subject making you feel comfortable in explaining exactly how you feel when wishing to give up without the stigma attached to being a smoker in the first place. Excellent!
All was excellent particularly Jan who was so supportive and encouraging, she is also a very nice person, don’t think I would have found quitting smoking easy without out her guilt-free approach.

How it works

1. First Appointment

We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your first appointment. The first appointment lasts 30 mins and you will discuss any concerns you have, the benefits you are hoping to achieve from stopping smoking and how the appointments and medication work.

2. Receiving NRT

Your Stop Smoking Advisor will talk you through the different Nicotine Replacement Therapy and medication available. This will be posted to your address or sent to your GP.

3. Setting a quit date

Your Practitioner will help you plan and prepare for your quit date, taking into account any concerns or barriers you may feel towards quitting.

4. Weekly appointment

You will receive 12 weekly telephone appointments with your Stop Smoking Advisor.

Each appointment is 15 mins and is an opportunity to review your NRT or medication and discuss any concerns or struggles you might have had.

5. Four week quitter status

You’ve made it to 28 days and are 5 times more likely to stop for good! Your advisor will help adjust any NRT requirements you may have at this point.

6. Twelve week quitter status

Congratulations you have reached the end of the course and are a fully-fledged non-smoker.

7. Follow up

We’ll keep in touch after six weeks and at twelve months to offer any further support that you might need. If a relapse does occur, remember you can always come back and try again!

FAQ

WHY SHOULD I COME TO A STOP SMOKING SERVICE? I CAN BUY NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (NRT) FROM THE SHOP.

Research shows you have a better chance of quitting smoking and staying quit with the support from a specialist stop smoking service.

HOW LONG WILL IT BE UNTIL MY CRAVINGS STOP?

It happens very quickly. After 2 weeks your nicotine receptors will begin to die out and that’s when the cravings will begin to reduce. But keep in mind that if you use your medication as directed this will result in minimal cravings.

I'VE TRIED PATCHES AND THEY DON'T WORK

Did you use patches alone? They only provide 1/3rd of the nicotine that you used to get from cigarettes. This is why we urge you to use patches and an oral product and if you use it ‘on the hour, every hour’ it will prevent withdrawal symptoms and give you the best chance to quit.

CAN I JUST CUT DOWN?

Setting a quit date and stopping is a better option, research shows that you are more likely to quit and stay quit. We are commissioned to support those who are aiming to stop smoking completely.

WHY ARE YOU GIVING ME NICOTINE WHEN THAT'S WHAT I AM ADDICTED TO?

It may seem  counter-intuitive but the nicotine we provide is clean and doesn’t contain the harmful substances found in tobacco. It’s released slowly to prevent your nicotine receptors from becoming aggravated so they die out whilst you experience minimal withdrawal symptoms.

CAN I USE NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (NRT) IF I AM PREGNANT?

Yes, you can use nicotine replacement therapy, and its less harmful to you and your baby than smoking. Ideally, we like to use the least amount of NRT as we can. Our practitioner can discuss the best option for you.

WHAT ABOUT VAPING?

Public Health England state this is 95% safer than smoking and can be a very effective way of quitting. We don’t supply e-cigarettes as part of the course but we can support your quit attempt with you through behaviour change if you choose to purchase and use an e-cigarette.